CVE-2023-53770: MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-53770?

minidvblinux: upgrade to newer than 5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-53770 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53770 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-53770 affect?

CVE-2023-53770 affects minidvblinux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive system configuration files through a direct object reference. Attackers can exploit the backup download endpo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-53770?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2023-53770 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting minidvblinux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive system configuration files through a direct object reference. Attackers can exploit the backup download endpoint by sending a GET request with 'action=getconfig' to retrieve a complete system configuration archive containing sensitive credentials.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-260
Published	2025-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: minidvblinux

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-09 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

minidvblinux minidvblinux UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.4

Fixed in: newer than 5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy minidvblinux || rpm -q minidvblinux || minidvblinux --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade minidvblinux

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade minidvblinux

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-53770?

minidvblinux: upgrade to newer than 5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-53770 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53770 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-53770 affect?

CVE-2023-53770 affects minidvblinux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive system configuration files through a direct object reference. Attackers can exploit the backup download endpo

How urgent is CVE-2023-53770?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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